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2012 Dodge Caliber Overview

Price Range: $17,380 to $18,765

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The 2012 Dodge Caliber competes with other hatchbacks like the Toyota Matrix and Mazda3, offering extra cargo room and some cool features that set the Caliber apart.

For 2012, the Caliber has undergone a few changes. The model lineup has been simplified to three trim levels: SE, SXT, and SXT Plus. Also, the Calibers continuously variable transmission (CVT) has been updated, providing better acceleration from launch and improving pedal response, even lowering engine noise.

Under the hood, the Caliber comes outfitted with a 158-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder that is mated to a five-speed manual or the previously mentioned CVT. Other performance oriented options include all-wheel disc brakes and a clutchless-manual feature that can be attached to the CVT.

Not much has changed on the outside. The 2012 Caliber still features the signature Dodge crosshair grille up front, up to 18-inch wheels, and an optional power sunroof. One of the Caliber’s signature features is the optional Boston Acoustics premium stereo, which has speakers that flip-down when the liftgate is opened, so they face outwards. This is a useful feature for outdoor parties/tailgate events.

Inside, the Caliber offers plenty of cargo room (48 cubic feet with the rear seats folded) and standard features, including a split-folding rear seat, air conditioning, power windows and locks, auxiliary audio input jack, and remote keyless entry. If you want more from your Caliber, optional features include a navigation system, power moonroof, steering wheel mounted audio controls, GM’s Uconnect system, and a touch-screen media center radio with a hard drive that stores your music collection.

When it comes to safety, the Caliber recorded a three-star overall rating from the NHTSA. Standard safety features include a full suite of airbags (including a driver’s knee airbag), electronic stability control, antilock brakes, and active front head restraints.

With a simpler model breakdown, the 2012 Dodge Caliber is easy to configure just the way you like it, and with unique features like the flip-down speakers and Uconnect, finds a way to stand out in the crowd.
2012 Dodge Caliber

2012 Dodge Caliber

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These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

How can you fully understand incentives to get the lowest possible price on your car?

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

How can you determine what's in your best interest?

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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